Internal Medicine NP
Market Street Staffing•Natick, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
This is an ongoing coverage need for an Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) to work in an inpatient Psychiatric Unit. The role involves providing coverage for a 20-bed unit, averaging 10 patients per day. Responsibilities include ED coverage and inpatient rounding as part of a consult service. The position is for Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, serving an adult patient population. The facility uses Cerner EMR, and temporary privileges are available for credentialing.
Requirements
- Active Massachusetts licensure
- Board certification
- AHA BLS certification
- Minimum 1-year Internal Medicine experience or equivalent
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics)
- Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Massachusetts
- National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP])
- At least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty
Nice To Haves
- Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
- Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
- Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
- Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices
- Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
- Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
Benefits
- Travel and lodging arranged and paid for in full if residing greater than 50 miles from the facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
